Trichy's Grand Jallikattu: 750 Bulls, 500 Tamers, Car Prize at New Arena
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CNBC TV18•17-01-2026, 10:44
Trichy's Grand Jallikattu: 750 Bulls, 500 Tamers, Car Prize at New Arena
- •The first Jallikattu event of the year was held in Periya Suryur near Trichy, Tamil Nadu, as part of Pongal celebrations.
- •750 bulls and 500 tamers participated in the event, which featured 10 rounds and offered a car prize for the winner.
- •The competition took place at a newly constructed permanent arena, a long-awaited facility approved by the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Department with a ₹3 crore budget.
- •Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated the facility, and District Collector V Saravanan officially started the event.
- •Jallikattu, a centuries-old Tamil sport, is a test of bravery and skill, deeply rooted in agrarian culture, despite past controversies and legal challenges.
Why It Matters: Trichy celebrated Pongal with a grand Jallikattu event at a new permanent arena, featuring many participants and prizes.
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